How to apply
Ready to apply to UVic? We'll walk you through the steps of our application process.
1. Choose a program
We offer over a hundred undergraduate degrees, certificates and diplomas, so you're sure to find the right fit at UVic. View individual programs to see admission requirements and application deadlines.
- In addition to grades, some programs request that you submit additional information such as an essay, resume, audition or portfolio. If additional information is required, it will be stated in the program's admission requirements.
- You'll also need to meet UVic's English language requirement.
2. Submit your application
Submit your application to UVic through the EducationPlannerBC application service by the deadline for your program.
Application fees
- Fee if all transcripts come from institutions within Canada: $86.00
- Fee if any transcripts come from institutions outside Canada: $168.00
3. Create your NetLink ID
After you submit your application, you'll receive a confirmation email that includes your UVic student number (e.g. V0xxxxxxx). You should receive this email within 3-5 business days of submitting your application.
Use your student number to create a UVic NetLink ID, which will enable you to access the UVic application portal.
We will only contact you by email. Add @uvic.ca to your email safe senders to be sure that messages from UVic don't get caught in your spam filter.
What else can I do with a NetLink ID?
You can also use your NetLink ID to apply for student housing and scholarships.
4. View your application checklist
You'll receive an introductory email from your UVic admission assistant, who can answer your questions and help you through the application process.
- Most students receive the introductory email less than two weeks after the confirmation email.
- During high-volume periods, it may take longer for the introductory email to arrive.
Your introductory email will provide instructions for viewing your application status and checklist of tasks to complete.
5. Submit your grades
You'll need to submit your current or most recent grades so that we can evaluate your application.
If you're completing the BC curriculum, order your transcript through the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) as soon as you submit your application through EducationPlannerBC. Choose the default option that allows updates for one year.
All other students from high schools in Canada must self-report your interim grades or predicted International Baccalaureate (IB) scores through the UVic application portal.
If your high school uses the BC curriculum, order your transcript through the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) as soon as you submit your application through EducationPlannerBC. Choose the default option that allows updates for one year.
If your high school uses a Canadian curriculum (other than BC), self-report your interim grades through the UVic application portal.
All other students from international high schools should upload in-progress transcripts showing your grades and/or predicted scores through the UVic application portal.
If you're currently registered in courses at another post-secondary institution, upload your interim transcript through the UVic application portal.
If you're not registered at another post-secondary institution, arrange to have your previous post-secondary institutions send official transcripts with your final grades.
If you've already graduated from high school, college or university, arrange to have your official transcript sent directly to UVic.
Check if your grades been received
Remember to review your application checklist! It's updated whenever there's new activity, including when your grades are received.
6. Accept your offer
We'll send your admission offer by email. Be sure to carefully read the information in the admission summary and important notes sections of your offer email.
- Confirm that you're accepting
Your offer email will include a web link that you can use to tell us that you're accepting. - Pay your acceptance deposit
Submit your acceptance deposit by the deadline specified in your offer email. The acceptance deposit is non-refundable and will be credited toward your tuition fees. - Submit your final grades and required documents
Arrange for official transcripts with your final grades to be sent to UVic, along with any other documents required to meet the conditions of your offer.
Defer your offer
If you've been admitted to a first-year program for September entry, you may be able to defer your admission for one year (to the following September).
Need help?
Before you apply: If you have a general question about the application process or studying at UVic, contact your UVic recruiter.
After you apply: If you have a specific question about your application to UVic, contact your assigned admission assistant.